1692: Rethinking Entrepreneurship With Basecamp Founder David Hansson

Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Basecamp Co-Founder David Heinemeier Hansson about what’s wrong with the popular model of entrepreneurship.

• The terrible myths surrounding entrepreneurship. (1:50)
• The differences between Danish and American cultures. (5:41)
• How there are people who are more efficient with their time. (9:16)
• How he got started and the inception of Basecamp. (13:32)
• The value of efficiency. (20:25)
• You have to learn how to build it yourself. (24:04)
• The misleading concept of ‘running lean’. (28:24)
• The false dichotomy entrepreneurs fall prey to. (34:49)
• Was there a pivotal moment with his relationship with money? (42:44)
• Why are people paying for something they can get for free? (48:09)
• Why do so many entrepreneurs miss the obvious? (59:10)
• Hacks to improve your personal efficiency. (1:04:06)
• Do what makes you happy. (1:06:58)
• Why he is skeptical about the Metaverse. (1:11:20)
• His philosophy on screen time with his kids. (1:15:33)

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• Basecamp: Project Management & Team Communication Software
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• Free-Range Kids
• Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube
• Mind Pump Free Resources

Featured Guest/People Mentioned

• David Heinemeier Hansson (@dhh) Twitter
• Elon Musk (@elonmusk) Twitter
• Jeff Bezos (@jeffbezos) Twitter